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Safety

Senate Unanimously Confirms Hart Nomination

Industry groups believe Hart's general aviation background will provide 'unique insight' that will benefit industry safety.
Safety

Canso Publishes Best Practices Guide for PBN

PBN guide offers readers insights to speeding the process of creating useful approach guidance.
Safety

EASA Proposes AD on Pilatus PC-12

Proposed AD looks specifically at the potential for the aileron trim tab to disconnect above 10,000 feet.
Safety

NTSB Investigating Oklahoma Helicopter Accident

One person died; two more were injured in the crash.
Safety

Natca’s Communicating for Safety Conference Draws Record Crowd

FAA Administrator weighed in on coming NextGen changes.
Safety

AIN Blog: Uncage the Drones!

Drone cages are all the rage at air shows, but are they really necessary?
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Aircraft

Certification Crunch in China

Western companies face some challenges in certifying their products in the country.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EASA Issues Regulatory Approach for Drones in Europe

The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a draft regulatory framework that specifies three categories of commercial drone operations.
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Japan Introduces New Airborne Mine-hunting Helicopter

The AgustaWestland AW101 has been adapted by Kawasaki for the unusual mission
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Rotorcraft

Bell Re-Energizes Product Support

Textron unit has a three-pronged plan to keep customer aircraft flying.
Safety

Argus Reaches 500 Rated Charter Operators

Operators are spread through 15 countries on five continents.
Rotorcraft

Ornge Reconsiders AW139 Fleet

The air ambulance service could eventually sell or trade its AW139s.
Safety

Testing the CXC Simulations Motion Pro II in Flight with X-Plane

Testing the CXC Simulations Motion Pro II in Flight with X-Plane
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Safety

Spokane Aircraft Was Misfueled, NTSB Says

Piston-powered aircraft fueled with jet-A.
Safety

Wyvern Expands European Sales Network With Jetlevel

Vienna-based Jetlevel is now marketing Wyvern's safety audit and intelligence services.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Fight Proposed Restrictions at HTO

Proposals would ban nighttime flight, limit "noisy" aircraft and bar helicopters during weekends.
Aircraft

Dassault Describes Rafale Prospects; Reports Neuron Progress

The recent deal with Egypt includes three deliveries this year. The Neuron UCAV has flown 100 times.
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Airlines

AIN Blog: Flying the Unfriendly Skies

Based upon the recent experiences of this reporter, commerical aviation travel is reaching new lows.
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IAI-Elta Reveals Ground Surveillance Version of Gulfstream G280

Israeli company adds to its range of special mission bizjets
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Airlines

U.S. Airlines, Airports Wage War Over Passenger Facility Tax

Airlines for America expects a record number of passengers this spring, but it opposes airports' effort to raise the Passenger Facility Charge.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream To Receive Collier Trophy for G650

The G650 was praised for strengthening business aviation through advancements in performance, comfort and safety.
Avionics

Garmin Outlines Path for Meeting ADS-B OUT Mandate

The GTX 3000 and GDL 88 have the capability to broadcast position on both approved ADS-B frequencies, ensuring visibility to all ADS-B In equipped general
Safety

ACSF's ASAP Program Spreads to FAA's Eastern Region

NetJets' ASAP program has resulted in 300 systemic changes in the operation, and its simulator training scenarios are based on ASAP reports.
Engines

Snecma Silvercrest Schedule Slips into 2016

Flight testing taking place in San Antonio, Texas on a Gulfstream flying testbed.
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FBOs

U.S. Flying Propelled Signature in 2014

A "bifurcation" in types flying resulted in headwinds for BBA Aviation's Aftermarket Services.

Solar Impulse Logs First Legs in Round-the-world Flight

Powered by photovoltaic cells, the single-pilot aircraft flew from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Muscat, Oman and then on to Ahmedabad, India.
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Regulations and Government

ICAO Names First Woman To Serve as its Secretary General

The International Civil Aviation Organization elected Fang Liu as the first woman and first Chinese national to serve as its secretary general.
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Aircraft

Falcon Sales Increased in 2014 While Deliveries Dipped

Dassault Aviation increased sales of its Falcon business jets during 2014, and continued its strong investment in new models.
Aircraft

Argus Sees First Monthly Bizav Decline in 15 Months

The industry data provider believes the brutal winter weather played a greater role in this year's annual decline in business aircraft activity
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Avionics

Gulf Coast Transforms Citation 501 Cockpit

The company's cockpit upgrade interfaces with the aircraft's legacy autopilot, radar and Tcas.